How 2020 almost gave me an ulcer

The year 2020 and a promise of a perfect year.

What’s the cost of a lie?

What’s the cost of a lie? That question is asked at the end of HBO’s miniseries, “Chernobyl,” a five part series about the explosion and resulting fallout at the Soviet Union’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986.

Berry’s Picks

It does not seem like it is already time to think about spring gardens, but we are nearing time to plant onion sets. The best time to plant onion sets or plants is 4 to 10 weeks prior to the last frost date.

A Capital Idea

I’m astonished at how often the world of grammar intersects the headlines. Since the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, I’ve seen and heard people confused by both the spelling and the capitalization (seriously, no pun intended) of the word. Let’s dive in.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas

January 26 is Mirabeau B. Lamar Day, a day to salute the Father of Education in Texas. On that date in 1839, the Republic of Texas Congress passed The Education Act, setting aside land for public schools. It was President Mirabeau B.

Where Are They Now? DeWayne Keith

When you’re sitting in the stands at a rodeo, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is lines of computer code. “Most people don’t think of anything behind the actual rodeo itself,” said Dublin graduate DeWayne Keith.

The Library Log

As we begin 2021 the Dublin Public Library has much material to make some great changes in health, organization, financial structure, and making long term health care plans. Making the segments of our lives more efficient can have provide a huge benefit for the year ahead.

Berry’s Picks

The New year started out especially good for local farmers with some excellent rainfall and snow. Dryland small grains would not have lasted much longer without the New Years Eve rain and snow event. The 2 to 4’ of snow following the rainfall was an extra blessing for everyone.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, (Editor’s note: the following poem was sent as a reaction to the snow that fell on New Year’s Eve.) There was a blanket of snow on New Years Day. Which allowed the folks to go out and play. They romped and they rolled, Even though it was cold. Forgetting the fuss and the fray.

The Library Log

The Dublin Public Library can accommodate any interest through books, movies, audios, or the libby online library. Need something printed or copied? Contact the library; it provides many services to the community.